Syble Mae Gieswein, 85, of Silver Spring, MD passed away at her home on June 12, 2011. She was born in Hartwell, Georgia on September 1, 1925 to Amie and Adason Nixon.

She is survived by her husband; Lt. Colonel (retired) Charles F. Gieswein of Silver Spring, MD and a daughter, Carol Ann Benke and her husband Mark Benke of Port Republic, MD, a son Robert E. Neumeister of Reston, VA. In addition, she is survived by two granddaughters, Kristin Benke of Port Republic, MD and Elizabeth Singhaus of Reston, VA, and one grandson, Robert C. Neumeister of Reston, VA.

The family will receive friends for a viewing and visitation on June 21, 2011 from 1- 2 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomers Island Road, Port Republic, MD, with a prayer service at 2:00 PM Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.